Vacancies

The Philharmonia Orchestra is offering a six month traineeship in its Education Department. This is an invaluable opportunity to gain insight into the workings of one of the world's busiest orchestras. The successful candidate will possess impeccable organisational skills, the ability to work to tight deadlines and an enthusiasm for engaging all different kinds of audiences with classical music.

Hours: 9.30am - 5.30pm, 5 days per week, with additional evenings and weekends as required. Placements are six months in duration and voluntary and unpaid, although travel expenses (maximum equivalent of monthly travelcard, London zones 1 - 6, per month, during each Trainee placement) and a lunch allowance are available.

Please apply by sending a CV and covering letter outlining your experience to date and why you would like to be considered for this role by email onlyto Fflur Huysmans at fflur.huysmans@philharmonia.co.uk.

Interviews to be held on Thursday 17 September at our London office, with a view to starting as soon as possible.

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